Free Speech Unmuted: Can AI Libel You? The Robby Starbuck Case Jane and I examine the Robby Starbuck v. Google decision, one of the first major court opinions arising from generative AI "hallucinations." Reason · Aug 11
Conservative Commentator Robby Starbuck's Lawsuit Alleging Google AI Had Defamed Him Can Go Forward A Delaware trial court has denied Google's motion to dismiss, and concluded that, if the facts as alleged by Starbuck were true, he would have a legal basis for recovery. Reason · Jul 24
Indian Motorcycle Issues Statement on Harley Controversy. Doubles Down on Criticism Indian Motorcycle recently launched an attack ad campaign against rival Harley-Davidson, which caused an uproar among the motorcycling community. Indian has now released a statement and furthered its critique of the Motor Co. RideApart · Jun 10
Indian Motorcycle's New PR Firm Might Be Behind Right-Wing Influencer Campaign. Former Trump Campaign Operative Connected Noise Media, which partnered with Indian Motorcycles, was working with former Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale and could be the brains behind the current right-wing influencer campaign. He's also a registered Israeli agent. RideApart · Jun 7
Influencers Are Calling Harley Woke Again. Then They're Hyping Indian Motorcycles A number of right-wing and far-right influencers have simultaneously started posting how Harley-Davidson has gone 'gay and woke.' They then start promoting Indian Motorcycles, which has led many to believe it's a paid campaign. RideApart · Jun 4
Trump Risks MAGA Split by Backing 500,000 Chinese Students and Farmland Sales to Prevent Collapse President Trump's proposal to admit 500,000 Chinese scholars to US universities and allow foreign land ownership has sparked backlash from his conservative base, highlighting ideological divisions. International Business Times UK · May 15
CIA Warns Kristi Noem's Husband Bryon's 'Bimbofication' Scandal is a Blackmail Risk The espionage risks posed by Bryon Noem's secret online activities and their impact on Kristi Noem's role as former DHS head. Learn about the national security implications and expert insights. International Business Times UK · Apr 1
Google's 'Hubris' Bashed By Influencer's Attorney After Chatbot Allegedly Defamed Client: 'Rank Falsehood And Victim Blaming' Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) subsidiary Google has asked a Delaware state court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by conservative influencer Robby Starbuck. Benzinga · Nov 18, 2025
Conservative Activist Robby Starbuck Alleges Massive Defamation by Google AI From the Complaint in Starbuck v. Google (not to be confused with the now-settled Starbuck v. Meta, which appears to have… The post Conservative Activist Robby Starbuck Alleges Massive Defamation by Google AI appeared first on Reason.com. Reason · Oct 22, 2025
Meta AI adviser spreads disinformation about shootings, vaccines and trans people Critics condemn Robby Starbuck, appointed in lawsuit settlement, for ‘peddling lies and pushing extremism’ The Guardian - US · Oct 12, 2025
Is Bad Bunny the New Kendrick Lamar? Trump Critic and Puerto Rican Rapper Vows to Represent Latino Culture at Super Bowl Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny will make history as the first Latino male to headline the Super Bowl 2026 halftime show, sparking praise for cultural representation and criticism from Trump supporters who fear a political statement on immigration. International Business Times UK · Sep 29, 2025
The Cracker Barrel mess exposes the cynicism of the rightwing culture war The restaurant means little to activists – it’s simply a tool to bludgeon perceived enemies and flex conservative power The Guardian - US · Aug 29, 2025
Cracker Barrel Logo Backlash Shifts To Boardroom Drama, CEO Exit Bets: Company Admits 'Could've Done A Better Job' Restaurant company Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc. (NASDAQ:CBRL) saw its shares fall last week on the heels of a company logo rebrand, as upset consumers worried about the appearance of the logo and the interior of restaurants. Benzinga · Aug 25, 2025
Meta Brings In Anti-DEI Activist Robby Starbuck As AI Bias Advisor After Lawsuit Over Capitol Riot False Claim Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) has tapped conservative activist Robby Starbuck to advise on political and ideological bias in its AI chatbot, a move that stems from a legal dispute over false claims generated by the technology. Benzinga · Aug 13, 2025
Reason · Aug 8, 2025 AI Libel Suit by Conservative Activist Robby Starbuck Against Meta Settles The Wall Street Journal (Joseph De Avila) reports: Under the settlement, Starbuck will advise Meta, the owner of Facebook, on… The post AI Libel Suit by Conservative Activist Robby Starbuck Against Meta Settles appeared first on Reason.com.
Al Jazeera · Jul 9, 2025 Why is MAGA angry with Trump, Pam Bondi over Epstein files? Right-wing conspiracy theorists have raised questions about a new government memo and video about Epstein.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2025 Ghislaine Maxwell was not Jeffrey Epstein’s sole enabler. So why is she the only one in prison? This weekend, the Trump administration officially closed the file on the notorious billionaire Epstein. Maga aren’t the only ones who should be outraged, writes Arwa Mahdawi
The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025 Conservative activist Robby Starbuck sues Meta over AI responses about him Conservative activist Robby Starbuck has filed a defamation lawsuit against Meta alleging that the social media giant’s artificial intelligence chat bot spread false statements about him, including that he participated in the the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021
Reason · Apr 30, 2025 Large Libel Models: New AI Libel Lawsuit, Brought by Conservative Activist Robby Starbuck Against Meta Some excerpts from the long Complaint in Starbuck v. Meta Platforms, Inc., filed in Delaware Superior Court yesterday (for… The post Large Libel Models: New AI Libel Lawsuit, Brought by Conservative Activist Robby Starbuck Against Meta appeared first on Reason.com.
Reason · Mar 26, 2025 DEI Is Dying in the Private Sector Diversity, equity, and inclusion sound good. But DEI programs divide people more than they empower.
Fortune · Feb 22, 2025 America’s foremost DEI shareholder activist warns that anti-diversity groups are forcing companies to underperform Removing obstacles to women and people of color creates a true meritocracy, and shareholders know that’s good for business, says Andy Behar, CEO of As You Sow.
Fortune · Feb 14, 2025 Fortune 500 giants like Meta and Target are rolling back DEI—These are the policies they’re changing From ERGs to Pride parades, here’s what companies have cut from their diversity and inclusion programs.
Fortune · Feb 10, 2025 Apple, Coca-Cola, IBM, Berkshire Hathaway: These companies are facing a DEI shareholder showdown in 2025 A fresh crop of shareholder proposals that would have once been unremarkable are now a closely watched battlefront in the war against corporate diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Fortune · Jan 21, 2025 Robby Starbuck, please meet Bob Crandall Crandall, American Airlines CEO from 1985 to 1998, resisted anti-gay pressure after engaging with LGBTQ consumers.
International Business Times UK · Jan 10, 2025 Elon Musk Posts 'DEI Means DIE' As California Burns After Officials Spent $500M On DEI Initiatives Elon Musk announced 'DEI Means DIE' in an X post amid California wildfires, sparking debate over resource allocation priorities.